Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clarkei
ID:
227610

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 688 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226940



Common Names

  • Leucas clarkei
  • Clarkei Leucas
  • Leucas Clarkei


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Synonyms

  • Leucas stricta clarkei (Hook.f.) S.R.Paul [unknown]

Description

Leucas clarkei (also called Clarke's Leucas, among many other common names) is an erect, much branched, aromatic herb with white flowers and a native to India. It is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Leucas clarkei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucas clarkei has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucas clarkei is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Leucas clarkei requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Leucas clarkei

Leucas clarkei is native to India.

Leucas clarkei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucas clarkei?

Leucas clarkei

What is the common name of Leucas clarkei?

Clarke's Leucas

What is the family of Leucas clarkei?

Lamiaceae

Species in the Leucas genus

Leucas abyssinica, Leucas aequistylosa, Leucas aggerestris, Leucas alba, Leucas alluaudii, Leucas anandaraoana, Leucas angularis, Leucas angustissima, Leucas argentea, Leucas aspera, Leucas bakeri, Leucas biflora, Leucas bracteosa, Leucas calostachys, Leucas capensis, Leucas cephalantha, Leucas cephalotes, Leucas chinensis, Leucas ciliata, Leucas clarkei, Leucas collettii, Leucas cuneifolia, Leucas decemdentata, Leucas deflexa, Leucas densiflora, Leucas deodikarii, Leucas dhofarensis, Leucas diffusa, Leucas discolor, Leucas ebracteata, Leucas eriostoma, Leucas flagellifera, Leucas glabrata, Leucas grandis, Leucas helferi, Leucas helianthemifolia, Leucas helicterifolia, Leucas hephaestis, Leucas hirta, Leucas hirundinaris, Leucas hyssopifolia, Leucas inflata, Leucas jamesii, Leucas kishenensis, Leucas lamiifolia, Leucas lanata, Leucas lanceaefolia, Leucas lavandulifolia, Leucas longifolia, Leucas macrantha,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References